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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.17, 471.92 and 224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.17, 471.92 and 224.13 is: 309.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.17 : 471.92 = 224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.17/471.92 = 224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.17x = 471.92 × 224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.17x = 105,770.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,770.31/342.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.12

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